1970s Maps of Ellis County, Oklahoma

Explore 19 historic maps of Ellis County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Ellis County, OK maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Arnett, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Arnett, 1972 Print
    1970 Arnett
    1972 Print · USGS
    Western Oklahoma’s high plains are documented here in the early seventies, centered on the county seat of Arnett. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family sites at Debolt Cem or the Seventh-Day Adventist Cem.

  2. 1970 Map of Harmon, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Harmon, 1972 Print
    1970 Harmon
    1972 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Oklahoma in the early seventies reveals a landscape defined by ranching and the energy industry. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate local landmarks like the Harmon Cem and the Oil Refinery.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Arnett SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Arnett SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Arnett SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Ellis and Roger Mills counties are documented here in 1970, centered on the Canadian River valley. Researchers can locate the Grand Cem and trace the paths of Mosquito Creek and Commission Creek.

  4. 1970 Map of Harmon SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Harmon SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Harmon SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Ellis County's energy landscape is captured here in the early seventies during a period of active fossil fuel development. Researchers can trace the extent of the Benton Gas and Oil Field and locate water sources like Carlton Lake and Little Cottonwood Lake.

  5. 1970 Map of Arnett SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Arnett SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Arnett SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Texas border comes into focus in 1970, showing the high plains landscape of Ellis County during a period of steady resource extraction. You can trace the rural landscape from Allmon Cem to the waters of Lake Lloyd Vincent and the Little Robe drainage.

  6. 1970 Map of Goodwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Goodwin, 1972 Print
    1970 Goodwin
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma Panhandle borderlands are captured here in the early seventies as the cattle and rail economy shaped Ellis County. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line past Goodwin and the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.

  7. 1970 Map of Harmon SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Harmon SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Harmon SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Ellis County ranchlands in the late sixties are captured here as a network of fence lines and winding creek beds. Genealogists and land historians can locate Lone Star Cem or trace property boundaries near Little Cottonwood Lake and South Turkey Creek.

  8. 1970 Map of Harmon NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Harmon NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Harmon NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Ellis County in the early seventies reveals a landscape shaped by historical boundaries and early energy infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate early Gas Wells or the Sandpit near Wolf Creek.

  9. 1970 Map of Vici SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Vici SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Vici SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Ellis and Roger Mills counties are shown in the early 1970s as the high plains descend toward the river. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Stone Cem and the Cree Ranch near the Canadian River.

  10. 1970 Map of Laverne SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Laverne SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Laverne SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Ellis and Harper Counties are captured here during the 1970s energy boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural township lines of Speermoore and Otter, locating landmarks like Speermoore Cem and the Caliche Pit.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of May East, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of May East, 1973 Print
    1971 May East
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Ellis County is captured here in the early 1970s as energy production and rail transport shaped the plains. Researchers can locate the town of May, trace the Missouri - Kansas - Texas railroad, and find local landmarks like Mt Olive Ch.

  12. 1971 Map of Fort Supply, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fort Supply, 1973 Print
    1971 Fort Supply
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northwest Oklahoma’s landscape in the early seventies centers on the vital waters of the Fort Supply Reservoir. Local researchers can trace the Missouri - Kansas - Texas rail line or locate family sites near Fairlawn Cem and the Western State Hospital.

  13. 1971 Map of Slapout, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Slapout, 1973 Print
    1971 Slapout
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma Panhandle near Slapout is documented in the early seventies during a period of significant energy development. Local historians can trace family ties at Poplar Grove Cem and Fairview Ch or map the growth of natural gas infrastructure through dozens of Gas Wells.

  14. 1971 Map of May West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of May West, 1973 Print
    1971 May West
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Ellis and Harper Counties are captured in the early 1970s, during a period of active energy development. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and burial sites like May Cem near the town of May or follow the M-K-T rail line.

  15. 1972 Map of Follett SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Follett SE, 1974 Print
    1972 Follett SE
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Texas Panhandle's high plains meet the Oklahoma border in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by water and energy. Researchers can trace the paths of Mammoth Creek and Wolf Creek or locate industrial sites like the Gravel Pit and scattered Gas Wells.

  16. 1972 Map of Magoun, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Magoun, 1974 Print
    1972 Magoun
    1974 Print · USGS
    The High Plains borderlands of Texas and Oklahoma are captured here in the early 1970s, as energy production and rail transit defined the local economy. Researchers can locate Fairmont Cem, trace the ATCHISON TOPEKA AND SANTA FE railroad, and find the small settlement at Magoun.

  17. 1972 Map of Higgins North, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Higgins North, 1974 Print
    1972 Higgins North
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Texas Panhandle meets the Oklahoma border in the early seventies, centered on the railroad town of Higgins. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the plains through numerous Gas Wells, the A T & S F tracks, and the local Cem.

  18. 1972 Map of Dreyfoos, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Dreyfoos, 1974 Print
    1972 Dreyfoos
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hemphill County and the Oklahoma border are captured here in the early 1970s during a period of active oil exploration and ranching. Researchers can trace the network of oil wells around Dreyfoos or locate landmarks like Goettsche Lake and the McQuiddy Curves.

  19. 1972 Map of Higgins South, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Higgins South, 1974 Print
    1972 Higgins South
    1974 Print · USGS
    Lipscomb County at the start of the 1970s shows a landscape defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the energy sector. Genealogists and researchers can trace the town of Higgins, its Municipal Airfield, and the Feldman Oil and Gas Field.

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